I have no small talk and Peel has no manners

Who will attack first tomorrow? I or Bonaparte? -Bonaparte. -Well, Bonaparte has not given me any idea of his projects, and as my plans will depend on his, how can you expect to tell me what mine are?

If anyone wishes to know the history of this war, I will tell them that it is our maritime superiority gives me the power of maintaining my army while the enemy are unable to do so.

Napoleon has humbugged me, by God; he has gained twenty-four hours' march on me.

I believe I forgot to tell you I was made a Duke.

It is quite impossible for me or any other man to command a British Army under the existing system. We have in the service the scum of the earth as common soldiers; and of late years we have been doing everything in our power, both by law …

Up, Guards, and at them again.